The cheapest and fastest coaches from Margate to Leicester
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Margate to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Leicester will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 buses that leave Margate for Leicester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:556h45Margate22:40Leicester£251One-way0 changes
15:556h45Margate22:40Leicester£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Margate to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £134 Average Price |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Margate to Leicester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Leicester coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:55 Margate | 6h45 | 22:40 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Margate to Leicester by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Margate to Leicester
Buses from Margate to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:40, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 222 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 3:40 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Margate to LeicesterYou can travel by bus between Margate to Leicester with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Margate to Leicester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Leicester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Leicester
Most Margate to Leicester buses use the Margate, Marine Terrace to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Braunstone. Use this guide to compare Margate and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Margate, Marine Terrace from Margate city centre
Getting to Margate, Cliftonville Darwin Court from Margate city centre
Getting to Cliftonville, Northdown Road from Margate city centre
Getting to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station from Leicester city centre
Getting to Leicester, Braunstone from Leicester city centre
Most popular bus connections from Margate
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